Does Symbicort Cause Weight Gain?

Weight gain hasn't been reported as a side effect of Symbicort. However, a class of medications known as corticosteroids can cause weight gain.

Can steroid inhalers cause weight gain?

Q: Will I gain weight by taking inhaled steroids or steroid tablets? A: NO. Your inhaler contains such a low dose of steroids that it will not make you put on weight. Sometimes steroid tablets can make you feel hungry, and eating more will make you start to gain weight.

What are the side effects of SYMBICORT?

Common side effects of Symbicort include:
  • headache,
  • throat irritation,
  • nausea,
  • vomiting,
  • stomach upset,
  • diarrhea,
  • back pain,
  • stuffy nose,
Elena Rostova

Elena Rostova

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Elena Rostova holds a Master's degree in Public Health Journalism. She covers groundbreaking medical research, holistic wellness trends, mental health awareness, and nutritional science.